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Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) vs Nokia N96

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Civi vs Nokia N96 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N96 X Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) 29Points
6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Civi (256GB/12GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) vs N96} 6 Advantages Nokia N96
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)17 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs264MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR4X95 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+256GB (229GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)157%
Thinner
vs18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+402 PPI181%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.55"134%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 160GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+125 grams (4.38 ounces)33%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

9 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
 
ModelCivi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Other model names小米CIVI 5G 2109119BC (256GB + 12GB RAM)Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247
Country or region availableChina
China
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiNokia
Release date9/30/2021, Announced: 9/27/20219/4/2008
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 158.3 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in)55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.55" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI143 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresDolby Vision/HDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
System versionAndroid 11Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256GB (229GB available)
UFS 2.2
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 160GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QVGA (320x240)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity4500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts55W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered2.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink
• MIUI 12.5
• Silicon case included
• Stereo speakers
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz
• Carl Zeiss optics
• N-Gage compatible
• TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz)
• Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Nokia N96
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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